The Increase in Income Inequality May Be Attributed to All

question 66

Multiple Choice

The increase in income inequality may be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT

• A) an increase in the number of two-wage families.
• B) demographic trends that include fewer older workers.
• C) the relative decline of the manufacturing sector.
• D) global competition.

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New York

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Upper South

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Liberty Party

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